Once you visit our website and have the chance to take a look at our Gallery photos, you will see that MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Arcadia is one of the best-looking Phoenix assisted living communities. In fact, our community was designed by the firm of Thoma-Holec Design and received First Place in the Senior Living Category at the National 2014 ASID Design for Excellence Awards.
As our pictures show from the moment you walk through the door, you will feel like you have walked into a gracious home. From beautifully-appointed common areas that provide a comfortable, relaxing place to sit and enjoy a visit with friends, fireside patio, bistro, a full salon offering hairstyling, manicures and pedicures and much more. Other Gallery photos features onsite amenities such as our theatre, library (including a computer), and fitness room. You will also notice that throughout our community everything is designed for residents’ comfort as well as to accommodate their every need. However, while our architecture and decor are striking, the thing we are most proud of is our staff. Each of our caregivers feels privileged to serve seniors and routinely go the extra mile. MorningStar at Arcadia offers 80 private assisted living suites on three levels with a choice of spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans (including penthouse suites). Our Reflection Neighborhood has 30 secure suites devoted to the personalized care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases. We encourage you visit our website and use our online form to schedule a tour of our very special community. MorningStar at Arcadia represents the best in Phoenix assisted living with a unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We have built our foundation on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. Call to schedule a tour of our exceptional community.
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Just as MorningStar at Arcadia encourages anyone interested in our community to schedule a tour, so do most other assisted living communities. This is because you cannot really get an idea of what a community looks like or feels like without seeing it in person.
In addition to wanting your loved one to be happy in their new “home,” your priorities most likely include finding a community that is well run, clean, and within your price range. Experts recommend your first step should be to do some research over the Internet and on the phone. Narrowing down your choices includes considering things such as how convenient will it be for the family to visit and is it located close to a pharmacy, medical facilities and shopping. Furthermore, find out if the community is accepting new residents, and if not, you may want to go on their waiting list. Senior support network Caring.com has a great checklist (it is even printable) of tips to consider for when touring an assisted living community. To start with, they say you should always listen to your gut instincts. From the moment you walk through the door, do you get a good feeling? Regardless of how beautifully decorated, does it feel welcoming and have a home-like atmosphere? If they offer the service, eat lunch with the residents as it will help to give you a more complete picture of the community. At MorningStar at Arcadia, we are committed to being one of the best assisted living homes Phoenix AZ has to offer, and we encourage families to come and visit as we are proud of each and every aspect of our community. Not only is our community beautifully decorated and designed for residents’ every comfort and need, but we have a staff that is committed to serving seniors and come to work each day with a smile on their face. Please visit our website to learn more. MorningStar at Arcadia’s distinct mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving environment with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities, MorningStar at Arcadia invites you to contact us to learn more about one of the best assisted living homes Phoenix AZ offers. Source: caring.com/articles/assisted-living-facilities-choosing-the-right-one#research Many studies have discovered that pets can be very beneficial for the elderly. For example, the various tasks that go along with caring for a dog such as taking them for a walk offers good cardiovascular exercise for seniors. Additionally petting, grooming and feeding a pet help to keep seniors engaged in life and give them a sense of purpose.
Pets also offer unconditional love and their loyal companionship can help alleviant loneliness. Research points to evidence that pet and human interactions can help to lower cholesterol levels, fight depression, and reduce stress, which is why they are so beneficial to the elderly. In fact researchers report that “15 minutes bonding with an animal sets off a chemical chain reaction in the brain, lowering levels of the fight-or-flight hormone cortisol and increasing production of the feel-good hormone serotonin.” It used to be that when someone moved into a retirement community they had to give up their pet. Now more and more senior living communities have recognized the benefits of pets and allow seniors to bring them. Pets can even be beneficial to others living in the community and help draw out residents that may not be very communicative. At MorningStar of Sparks, we could not agree more about the benefits of pets and we are happy to be a pet friendly community. All that’s missing from our spacious, stylish independent and assisted living suites are your personal furnishings and treasures—even the furry kind! Please visit our website to learn about our beautiful senior living community just east of Reno in the Sparks neighborhood of Wingfield Springs. We offer residents a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community and provide a whole range of resort-style amenities and wellness programs. The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Sparks, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself our exceptional offering for independent and assisted living in Sparks, NV. Source: aplaceformom.com/planning-and-advice/articles/pet-friendly-assisted-living The Alzheimer’s Association explains that many people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease may be “overwhelmed with too many food choices, forget to eat or have difficulty with eating utensils.” This can be a problem as we know healthy eating is especially important for those with dementia and that poor nutrition can result in weight loss and increase behavioral symptoms.
This is why in addition to the many aspects of MorningStar at Arcadia’s memory care; we take our residents’ nutritional concerns very seriously. One of the things we do to encourage our tender memory care residents to eat is to make dining as much about Community as it is about nutrition. At mealtime, team members sit with residents to help make meal time an enjoyable, shared experience. We also regularly serve meals family-style on platters and serving bowls to prompt residents to connect with memories of meals they have eaten or prepared during their lives. Family members are invited to join us at any time. We also present food on long appetizer-style plates with separate cups and bowls for individual items. The plates are often in a variety of colors to increase the visual and mental appeal of the meal. As our MorningStar at Arcadia team is extremely experienced in caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, we know it is important to serve foods that taste as good as they look. Furthermore, we understand some residents’ abilities at the table may be compromised, which is why we also serve finger foods; mechanical soft and puréed, thickened liquids; and easy-to-recognize balanced meals. Please visit our website to learn more about our loving Phoenix assisted living and memory care community. Along with 30 suites in our Reflections Neighborhood devoted to the individualized care of those suffering from memory impairment, MorningStar at Arcadia offers 80 assisted living suites in a choice of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. MorningStar at Arcadia represents the best in Phoenix assisted living with a unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We have built our foundation on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. Call to schedule a tour of our exceptional community. MorningStar at Arcadia’s goal is to provide one of the best assisted living homes Phoenix AZ offers. Along with our beautiful 80 assisted living suites and 30 secure suites devoted to caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, we proudly offer a range of amenities and activities that embrace the physical, intellectual, spiritual and social needs of seniors.
Although we strongly recommend that families schedule a tour to experience our community firsthand, we give you lots of information in advance on our website under a section entitled “FAQ.” This section is intended to provide answers to many questions families have when deciding if MorningStar at Arcadia is the best option for them. We start by answering some questions regarding our company. You will learn that MorningStar is not just a family of senior living communities, but what we refer to as “senior loving homes.” We feel it is not only our privilege to serve but our pleasure to love all those beneath our roof. In addition, our staff is made up of individuals that have servants’ hearts and are prepared to meet the needs of others. Our unique Radiance program guides the way we provide our service and is designed to foster a culture where kindness and authenticity are paramount. Our FAQs further explain MorningStar’s various senior living options. Our assisted living suites are available to individuals 62 years and older and offer compassionate assistance with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in a residential setting. Trained care managers are onsite 24/7 to monitor our residents’ health and make adjustments in care as needed. You will also find answers to how we determine the level of care we provide to residents. Once you commit to MorningStar, our Wellness Director will assess your current health, and review your medical history to ascertain how we can best meet your needs. At this time, we discuss your personal preferences and routines to help us create a customized care plan. Please visit our website for more information, and while you are there, set up a tour of our beautiful community. MorningStar at Arcadia’s distinct mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving environment with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities, MorningStar at Arcadia invites you to contact us to learn more about one of the best assisted living homes Phoenix AZ has to offer. As we age, many of us experience occasional memory loss. While it may be worrisome, most likely it is just a normal part of growing older. In the case of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, a common indicator of the disease is memory loss that happens so often it disrupts daily life. The Alzheimer’s Association lists 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s and recommends if you or a loved one has any of them, to see your health care provider.
The first sign that you or a loved one’s memory loss may be a sign of a bigger problem is constantly forgetting new information. Memory loss may include: needing to have the same information repeated over and over; forgetting important dates and events; and relying more and more on family members or memory aids to handle things. Another way memory loss can adversely affect a person’s life is when it becomes difficult to problem solve. He or she may find it hard to do things they have done well in the past such as keeping track of monthly bills or following a recipe. Some individuals with Alzheimer’s have problems losing their way when traveling familiar routes or keeping track of the month or season of the year. Also, a person may start putting things away in odd places and not remember where they put them. We encourage you to read the Alzheimer’s Association’s full list of common signs of Alzheimer’s. MorningStar at Arcadia, a Phoenix assisted living community, provides loving, compassionate care for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Our beautiful community offers 30 secure memory care suites in our Reflections Neighborhood designed to care for those in the onset of the disease right through to the most advanced stages. Please visit our website to learn more. MorningStar at Arcadia represents the best in Phoenix assisted living with a unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We have built our foundation on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. Call to schedule a tour of our exceptional community. Source: alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs According to a survey conducted by Genworth Financial in 2018 the median monthly cost for an assisted living community is $4000 (costs vary depending on the community) – totaling $48,000 annually. In comparison, the median cost of long-term care by a home health aide is $4,195 monthly or $50,336 annually.
The fact that many assisted living communities are actually less expensive than seniors choosing to live in their own home and bring in a team of caregivers to provide the services they need surprises many people. The reason for this is so many of the services a senior pays separately for to stay at home are included in the cost of assisted living. Assisted living communities such as MorningStar of Albuquerque eliminate the cost of such things as property taxes, property insurance, condominium maintenance fees, and 24-hour security. You no longer need to pay for lawn mowing, snow removal, and other repair and replacement costs. Also as a resident of Mountain Shadows, you will no longer need to buy groceries and prepare meals as we take care of food prep and serve three daily meals restaurant-style. Moreover each suite is equipped with a 24-hour emergency call system, and light housekeeping and daily trash removal are part of our services. Other features offered by many assisted living communities including MorningStar of Albuquerque are free entertainment and ready-made socializing. With a wide selection of wellness programs, activities, and special events and outings, residents at our community can stay as busy as they like. In addition onsite amenities such as a movie theatre, chapel, fitness room, library with a computer, and more adds to the convenience as well as the value assisted living communities can offer. MorningStar of Albuquerque has 48 private assisted living suites and 21 secure suites devoted to the specialized care of those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. We are committed to provide the best senior living Albuquerque offers, and encourage you to set up a tour to see our exceptional community. The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Albuquerque, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to learn more about the finest senior living Albuquerque NM has to offer. Source: genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html We have all had the experience of visiting our doctor’s and afterward thinking of questions we wished we had thought to ask. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), a division of the U.S. Dept. of Human Health & Services, says asking questions and providing information to your healthcare providers, actually helps to improve your care. Also when you actively participate in your care, it helps build trust between you and your doctor and leads to better results.
The AHRQ has put together a series of questionnaires to facilitate better communication between you and your doctor. They explain that once you get in the habit of preparing questions beforehand, you can more efficiently use your time with the doctor (doctors spend between 13 to 24 minutes with each patient). Questions will change depending on the reason for your visit such as discussing a medical procedure (remember you are your own best advocate). AHRQ recommends asking: why do I need this procedure; how many times have you performed it; and when will I get the results? It is also advisable to ask if there are alternative treatments that are just as effective; possible complications; and what hospital is best for this type of procedure? If you are being prescribed a new medication, AHRQ says to ask how the new drug will interact with other prescription drugs you are taking as well as with over-the-counter drugs and herbal supplements and vitamins you use. Also ask how long you will be taking the drug and any common side effects. Another good take-away from the article is it reminds patients that doctors and nurses welcome questions as they let them know you understand their instructions and are an active partner in your care. If you feel overwhelmed by lots of new information, consider bringing a family member or trusted friend along with you to the appointment. MorningStar of Sparks’ mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other Greater Reno retirement communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we invite you to schedule a tour to see for yourself our exceptional community. Source: ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/patient-involvement/ask-your-doctor/index.html If you are looking for the best senior living Albuquerque has to offer, we encourage you to consider MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Albuquerque. We are located on the northeast side of town between Paseo del Norte and Palomas, with wonderful mountain views and proximity to banks, hospitals, shopping, and restaurants.
Our community has 48 stylish, assisted living suites in a variety of configurations including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans up to 798 sq. ft. Each of our apartments come with high ceilings, wall-to-wall carpeting and mini-blinds. Our suites also have overhead lighting, large windows, and their own heating and cooling system. To ensure residents’ safety, all of our apartments are equipped with emergency call systems and handicapped-accessible bathrooms. If a loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, we are here to help. Our community’s Reflections Neighborhood has 21 secure suites in a range of floorplans and is designed to allow residents the freedom to explore their spacious surroundings as much as possible. As dementia experts, we are privileged to provide unsurpassed, individualized care that includes using some of the most respected research-based care programs to give our residents the best life possible. All residents are offered a wide range of resort-style amenities and services, 24/7 care, and three daily meals prepared largely from scratch and served restaurant-style in our beautiful dining room. We also provide wellness programs and activities designed to support and engage residents physically, intellectually, spiritually and socially. Please visit our website to set up a tour to see firsthand why seniors are proud to call us home. We look forward to meeting you and your family. The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Albuquerque, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to learn more about the finest senior living Albuquerque NM has to offer. According to many studies, the creative arts provide older adults with multiple benefits including improving cognitive function. The Today’s Geriatrics Medicine’s website states that, “Current studies in the fields of art therapy, music therapy, and other creative modalities confirm that art can affect individuals in positive ways by inducing both psychological and physiological healing. We know that, in general, exercising our creative selves enhances quality of life and nurtures overall well-being.”
For many seniors, the creative arts can help relieve boredom, provide an opportunity to learn new skills, re-engage in life, and even help prevent feelings of depression and anxiety. Experts say the arts also can bolster seniors’ self-esteem, and put them in group settings, which increases socialization and helps to develop interpersonal skills. Moreover with so many choices to choose from, a person is sure to find something of interest whether it is painting, drawing, sketching, pottery, music, dancing, weaving, or knitting among others. Seniors also have the luxury of time to reconnect to an old hobby or passion. Being creative provides seniors with an outlet to express their feelings. In addition research suggests the arts may help seniors who are coping with chronic pain by lessening their feelings of discouragement and depression. At MorningStar of Santa Fe senior living community, we understand the value the arts have in helping our residents feel passionate and engaged in life. In fact each day our goal is to help residents continue to learn and contribute with activities that enhance health and wellness, stimulate the brain, and encourage connection. Our pueblo-styled community has 56 bright suites for assisted living and include spacious studios and one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans (some as large as 820 sq. ft.). We have another 29 secure suites in our Reflections Neighborhood devoted to the individualized care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Please contact us for more information about luxurious senior living in Santa Fe, NM. MorningStar of Santa Fe offers the very best in senior living Santa Fe style with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve to create a ‘true home” for residents. To get a look at the finest senior living in Santa Fe, NM, please set up a tour. Source: managedhealthcareconnect.com/articles/use-art-therapy-geriatric-populations arttherapyblog.com/c/art-therapy-seniors/#.XTKPKehKhPY |
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